Disclaimer: I don't own Holes and I do not own Through the Rain. I am not making any money off of this! The only reason I'm writing this chapter is because it's midnight and I just ate nineteen pixie stix. (Thank God for Wonka Candies.)

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Chapter 6 Zero's Lullaby and Squid's Confession

 Misty went back to the tent before dinner was over. She needed some time to herself.

 'I like Squid. I have to admit that.' She thought to herself looking out the door to the setting sun. She sat down on her bed and sighed. She couldn't let Squid know she liked him. She didn't want it to be another Matt story.

 "All guys are jackasses." She said aloud.

 "Thanks." Said Zero as he walked into the tent.

 "Not you Zero. You're not a jackass." She chortled.

 "That's nice to know." He said lying down.

 "You know Zero, you're not like most guys. You actually listen when I talk to you. You're a good friend." Misty said slightly laughing.

 They sat there in silence for a minute until Zero broke the silence.

 "It's hard to sleep out here, in the middle of the desert. No crickets to chirp, no rain to tap on the window, no one to sing you to sleep." He said sorrowfully.

 "I could sing you to sleep." She replied.

 "That would be nice." He said settling down under his blanket.

 She cleared her throat and thought of a song to sing him. Then she remembered a song her mom used to sing her when she was little.

 "When you get caught in the rain, with nowhere to run, when you're distraught and in pain, without anyone. When you keep crying to be saved, but nobody comes, and you feel so far away, that you just can't find your way home. You can get there alone. It's okay. What you say is, I can make it through the rain. I can stand up once again, on my own. And I know, that I'm strong enough to mend. And every time I feel afraid, I hold tighter to my faith. And I live one more day, and I make it through the rain. And if you keep falling down, don't you dare give in. You will arise, safe and sound. So keep pressing on steadfastly, and you'll find what you need, to prevail. What you say is, I can make it through the rain. I can stand up once again, on my own. And I know, that I'm strong enough to mend. And every time I feel afraid, I hold tighter to my faith. And I live one more day, and I make it through the rain. And when the wind blows, And shadows grow close, don't be afraid. There's nothing you can't face. And should they tell you, you'll never pull through, don't hesitate. Stand tall and say, I can make it through the rain. I can stand up once again, on my own. And I know, that I'm strong enough to mend. And every time I feel afraid, I hold tighter to my faith. And I live one more day, and I make it through the rain. And I can make it through the rain, and stand up once again. And I'll live one more day, And I, I can make it through the rain. Oh yes, you can. You're gonna make it through the rain."

 She looked at Zero, he was fast asleep. Then Squid came through the door.

 "You have a beautiful voice." He said.

 "Oh… er… thanks." Misty replied blushing.

 Squid looked at her and sighed. "Misty, I… I… Well, I like you, a lot."

 "You do?" She asked surprised.

 "Yeah. I've liked you ever since you stepped though that door into this tent that smells like horses." He chuckled.

 Misty giggled.

 "X-Ray will be pissed if he finds out that you 'actually like that girl.' "

 "So?" Asked Squid walking toward her.

 "He's your friend isn't he?" She asked confused.

 "Yeah. But he can't tell me what to do." He said sitting down next to her on her cot.

 She looked into his eyes.

 "You act tough but you're really just a softy." She said smiling.

 "Uh, no. There's noting about me that's soft."

 'Except maybe your lips.' Misty thought. "Yeah right."

 "Shut up." He said playfully.

 "The guys should be coming back from dinner soon."

 "Yeah." Squid said.

 They looked at each other and slowly Squid leaned toward her. He put his hand under Misty's chin and tilted her head toward him. Their lips touched. The kiss deepened.

 "What have we here?" Said a voice from behind them.

Misty jerked her head away to see who it was.

 "X-Ray." She whispered.

 Sure enough, X-Ray, Armpit, Magnet, and Zigzag were standing there in the tent.

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Looks like X-Ray is pissed. Ha! I can't stand him anyways. He's a wannabe, poser, and grade-A dinkus. (Sorry to anyone who likes him. Don't send me bad reviews. All flamers will be ignored as I roast my marshmallows.) Review thankies!